Dig in

Bare banks are so un-cool and Bud knows it. Catch another episode of the Barkleavies to find out why he is hanging out in the stream buffer. Laugh while you learn more about the environmental benefits of planting trees and protecting forests along our waterways. View the second episode here.

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Resource Conservation and Development Councils – working to create economic opportunity, improve the quality of life, and enhance the environment in rural communities across the nation. Several councils operate in Pennsylvania including these iConservePA partners: Capital Area RC&D; Community partnerships RC&D; and, the Pocono Northeast RC&D.

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Bat men (and women) needed

The PA Game Commission needs citizen superheroes to help collect bat data this summer to better assess bat mortality throughout the northeastern United States, including Pennsylvania, being caused by White-Nose Syndrome. Monitoring maternity colonies in summer roosts like houses, barns, and church steeples can give biologists a good idea of how bat populations in an area are doing from year to year. Scout groups, 4-H clubs, local environmental organizations, and individual homeowners can all participate. For more information, go here.

LED revolution

In May, Royal Philips Electronics unveiled its 12 watt EnduraLED light bulb, the industry’s first LED replacement for a 60 watt incandescent light bulb. This LED alternative delivers up to 80% energy savings and last 25 times longer than its century-old incandescent predecessor, but replicates its soft white light and shape. It’s even dimmable, but so will be the Sylvania Ultra LED A-Line 12 – another better bulb coming soon to a store near you.

Degrees of green

Know someone who’s college bound? If you find yourself pouring over college glossies this summer, consider evaluating the colleges’ earthly initiatives and commitment to sustainability along with your other criteria. Check out this article to see if your favs are on the list of 286 green colleges that practice, teach and support environmentally responsible choices.

Did you know?

The fuel efficiency of some motorized scooters can exceed 100 miles per gallon! Honda, Yamaha, Vespa, and other manufacturers make a variety of models that are easy to drive and easy on the planet. Want to limit your emissions to zero? Look for electric scooters like those from the Z Electric Vehicles that are clean, green, and fast (with speeds to 80 mph).